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What is the meaning of the Egyptian symbol "ka" and how was it significant in ancient Egyptian culture?
The Egyptian symbol "ka" represents the spiritual essence or life force of a person. It was believed to be an essential part of a person's identity and continued to exist after death. In ancient Egyptian culture, the ka was significant because it was thought to be the source of a person's individuality and personality, and was necessary for the person to achieve immortality in the afterlife.
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What is the meaning of Aten?
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A title of an ancient Egyptian king. The wording comes through Hebrew, Greek , Latin and ancient English ,so meaning may be a little obscured.
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